Pizzeria Bianco

Pizzeria Bianco Restaurant Review:

Is it too strong a statement to proclaim Chris Bianco the patron saint of pizza? Not in this town it isn't. He crafts pristine pies with farmers market produce at his modest digs in Phoenix's historic Heritage Square district. His dough seems leavened with manna from Heaven, and just as ethereal are Bianco's handmade mozzarella, wood-roasted mushrooms and fresh fennel sausage. With a menu composed of but two antipasti, three salads and six impossible-to-choose-from pizzas (start with the Wiseguy), Bianco has rewritten a cherished chapter from our food-lover's bible. Fair warning: It can take more than an hour to snag a table, and servers often rush diners along. Savvy guests put their names on the list, then grab a cocktail at Bar Bianco next door. Also located at 4743 N. 20th St., Phoenix, 602-368-3273.